Parks Assistant in Sydney

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Parks Unit as a Parks Assistant. In this role you will work as part of a small team which focuses on the maintenance of Council's Parks, Sports Fields, Nature Strips and other Open Space Assets. This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure parks, sports fields, nature strips and other open space areas are maintained in accordance with service requirements, service agreements, and rosters.
• Undertake risk and hazard assessments of all areas and where necessary take corrective action.
• Ensure all works are completed within timeframes.
• Identify and report landscape deficiencies especially in the area of parks maintenance.
• Operate plant & equipment including out front/ride on mowers, brush cutters, edgers, blowers or other related plant as required.
• Operate minor plant items/hand tools as required.
• Collect litter and clean park amenities as required.
• Report equipment faults and failures.

You will have:

• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in Parks & Open Space maintenance.
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $61,112 (Grade A, Step 1) + AWACA + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
• Four-Day Work Week Pilot: This position is part of Council’s Four-Day Work Week Pilot, offering the opportunity to work a 36-hour week over four days with no reduction in salary. Working hours will be scheduled between 6:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday, subject to operational requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement: CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position. Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.